The Life of Emile Zola (1937)
The Life of Emile Zola is a 1937 drama movie directed by William Dieterle, with a running time of 1h 56m. It stars Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard and Joseph Schildkraut.
A fictionalized account of famous French writer Emile Zola and his involvement in the Dreyfus Affair. After struggling to establish himself, Zola wins success writing about the unsavory side of Paris and settles into a comfortable upper-class life. However, Zola's complacency is shaken when Jewish officer Alfred Dreyfus is imprisoned for being a spy. Realizing that Dreyfus is an innocent victim of anti-Semitism, Zola boldly pens a newspaper article exposing the truth, is charged with libel and must defend himself in a dramatic courtroom testimony.
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What is The Life of Emile Zola about?
A fictionalized account of famous French writer Emile Zola and his involvement in the Dreyfus Affair. After struggling to establish himself, Zola wins success writing about the unsavory side of Paris and settles into a comfortable upper-class life. However, Zola's complacency is shaken when Jewish officer Alfred Dreyfus is imprisoned for being a spy. Realizing that Dreyfus is an innocent victim of anti-Semitism, Zola boldly pens a newspaper article exposing the truth, is charged with libel and must defend himself in a dramatic courtroom testimony.
When was The Life of Emile Zola released?
The Life of Emile Zola was released on 9 September 1937.
How long is The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola runs 1h 56m.
Who made The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola was directed by William Dieterle.
Where can I watch The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Life of Emile Zola
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Cast
- Paul Muni as Emile Zola
- Gale Sondergaard as Lucie Dreyfus
- Joseph Schildkraut as Capt. Alfred Dreyfus
- Gloria Holden as Alexandrine Zola
- Donald Crisp as Maitre Labori
- Erin O'Brien-Moore as Nana
- John Litel as Charpentier
- Henry O'Neill as Colonel Picquart
- Morris Carnovsky as Anatole France
- Louis Calhern as Major Dort
- Ralph Morgan as Commander of Paris
- Robert Barrat as Major Walsin-Esterhazy